後こう編へん

noun

latter part; second part; final part

Refers to the latter half or concluding part of a work divided into two or more parts, such as a book, film, or series. Often contrasted with 前編 (first part).

See also: 前編

• この映えい画がの後こう編へんは来らい月げつ公こう開かいされる。

  The latter part of this movie will be released next month.

• 小しょう説せつの後こう編へんを読よみ終おえた。

  I finished reading the second half of the novel.

noun

sequel

Used for a follow-up work that continues the story, not necessarily the second of exactly two parts. Overlaps with sense 1 but emphasizes continuation rather than division.

• 前ぜん作さくの後こう編へんがついに完かん成せいした。

  The sequel to the previous work has finally been completed.